Yes, its that time of year again and I am often asked what is TET? Well, ‘Tết‘ is actually short for the Vietnamese: Tết Nguyên Đán (Feast of the First Morning of the First Day) and Tết celebrates the arrival of spring based on the Vietnamese calendar. Although Tết can be a very exciting time to…
The Daily Telegraph – On Visiting Da Nang in 2019
The vibrant Vietnamese city boasts historical relics and stunning beaches – plus it’s perfectly positioned for cultural expeditions (I hope the UK’s Daily Telegraph won’t mind too much if I use their recent article on visiting my wonderful hometown!) “Sometimes the obvious choice isn’t the best choice. The majority of travellers to Vietnam split their…
“I walked in my father’s footsteps…”
Michele visited to retrace her father’s wartime journey – he was stationed in Da Nang for 3 years during the Vietnam War. Prior to her visit, she gave us lots of information about his stay here, locations and sites which he remembered. With my research team, we located all the sites and places of interest…
A Culture Journey! – 5 interesting facts about Vietnamese life
Hello everyone! For many visitors, my amazing country can be a culture shock (mostly good!) in so many ways. I thought I would share just 5 interesting facts in this post about daily life and my people – yes, it does only happen in Vietnam!! 1. Vietnamese Local Markets Local markets remain the very heart of…
Not One, but Three ‘Linh Ung Pagodas’ in Da Nang
Da Nang, our 3rd city and now the must-visit destination in Vietnam is famous for its Han River with a unique set of well-designed bridges, stunning My Khe beach, beautiful natural landscape and its distinctive local cuisines. But today we check out three of its main attractions: Son Tra Peninsula, magical Marble Mountains and Sun…
Two Amazing Days! We Explore Da Nang & Hoi An with Evelyn’s Extended Family
It was an honour for my company to be chosen by Evelyn Yu’s extended family from Hong Kong during their two-day discovery of central Vietnam – Da Nang: THE city in Vietnam where many Vietnamese aspire to live! And wonderful Hoi An Ancient Town and the amazing rural beauty that surrounds it. Evelyn Yu’s family…
Vietnamese Women’s day
Today is 20th October, and Vietnam celebrates Vietnamese Women’s Day. Its the time my country shows its love and respect to our beloved women: our moms, grandmothers, aunts, sister or friends. It is also the time for everyone in Vietnam to cherish and remember the sacrifices and contributions that Vietnamese women have made for their families…